News and Events March 7

  • Posted March 7, 2025
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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • NAMS needs your vote!  Our What's So Cool Club explored the future of hydrogen and sustainable innovation at Plug Power and is now in the running to win a video production contest. Use to get our Junior Falcons to the top and, please note, you can vote more than once! Voting has been extended though 11:59 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, March 8).
     
  • The modified spring sports season begins April 1 and registration is currently underway. Details, including a link to FinalForms and free physical information, can be found here.
     
  • Don't forget to check out the K-8 art show at Empire State Plaza. It runs through March 23 with an opening reception March 13 at 5:30 p.m. 
     
  • Parents/Guardians: Are you, or someone you know, interested in participating in our Career Day on March 24? If so, please email dsherrod@albany.k12.ny.us.
     
  • We would love for as many of our students as possible to sign up for the at HVCC.
     
  • Albany residents aged 14-18 are eligible to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The online application must be completed by March 31.
     
  • ICYMI: to profile Ryan Naimo in their Top Teacher segment. Stay tuned for the air date!
     
  • Scholarships are still available (first come, first served) for the four-week , which offers , and sessions. The deadline to apply is March 14. Please reach out to Ms. Sweet or Ms. Tolmie if you have questions about the application process.
     
  • Join our team! The City School District of Albany is hiring for a variety of positions. A list of employment  opportunities can be found on the Human Resources page of the district website.
     
  • North Albany Middle School families can receive shelf-stable grocery items every Friday. .  Email .ny.us or call 518.475.6800 x29190 with with questions.

Events 

  • March 7: Q3 interim grades close
  • March 8: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
  • March 15: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
  • March 19: Dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • March 22: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • March 26: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or )
  • March 29: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • March 31: Eid Al-Fitr (NO SCHOOL)
  • April 1: Modified sports begin
  • April 5: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
  • April 8-11: NYS ELA testing
  • April 21-25: Seal-a-Smile ()
  • April 21-25: NYSESLAT speaking testing
  • April 23: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or )
  • April 26: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • April 29-May 2: NYS math testing
  • May 3: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 7: Multicultural Celebration, 4-7 p.m.
  • May 10: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 14: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or )
  • May 17: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 12-22: NYSLEAT Listening, Reading and Writing testing
  • May 21: Spring Concert (6 p.m.) and Art Show (5 p.m.)
  • May 13: NYS science testing
  • May 14-16: NYS science testing make-ups
  • May 31: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • June 27: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony

Have a wonderful weekend!